Boxer Bulldogs

Boxer Bulldogs originated in Germany in the 19th century. The first breeders emphasized stable personality and strength of their dogs. Unlike the Bulldog, the new breed was agile, active, and refined in appearance. The first breed club was founded in Germany in 1896 and the first official breed standard was adopted in the 1890s. Boxer Bulldogs became popular thanks to the efforts of the members of the German Boxer Club who promoted and popularized a new breed. Boxers lack many health problems typical of Bulldogs. They are clean and active compared to their ancestors.

The standard for Boxer Bulldogs differed much from the standard for the English Bulldog. Since white coat color was linked with deafness in these dogs, the breed standard for the Boxer disqualifies white puppies from the show ring. The present-day standards for this breed are the replicas of the first standard adopted in the early 20th century. The hottest issue concerning the breed standard is docking the tail and cropping the ears. Many present-day owners leave the ears and tail of their Boxers uncropped.

Boxer Bulldogs were imported to the USA in 1903. The AKC recognized these dogs in 1904, but the first Boxer Bulldog Champion was recognized in 1915. The new breed became very popular in America in the late 1940s when it hit the mass media. These dogs were portrayed in movies, commercials, and cartoons. The intelligence and trainability as well as power and innate desire to protect the owner made the Boxer one of the most popular breeds in the USA. This breed is excellent in obedience, agility, conformation, and other dog sports. It can be used as a guard, watchdog, personal protector, and a guide.

The formidable look of the Boxer is an excellent protection against intruders, but the personality of this breed doesn’t correspond to its appearance. Boxers are reported to be the merriest and funniest of all dogs. They lack aggression to humans and dogs and will never attack without a reason. Suspicious of strangers, these dogs are very friendly with the family and friends. Boxer Bulldogs enjoy communication with humans and engage in any kind of exercise and play the owner offers.